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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBest Ways to Eat for DiabetesDiabetes Diet In Everyday LifeIf You Need HelpFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Best Ways to Eat for Diabetes Diabetes Diet In Everyday Life If You Need Help Frequently Asked Questions Because certain foods, such as carbohydrates,directly impact your blood sugars, your diet is one of the most important factors in managing diabetes. Carbohydrates are found in foods such as grains, fruit, dairy, legumes, and sweets....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRacial DisparitiesFood DesertsAccessing CareLanguage and Cultural BarriersFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Racial Disparities Food Deserts Accessing Care Language and Cultural Barriers Frequently Asked Questions This article is part ofHealth Divide: Type 2 Diabetes in People of Color, a destination in our Health Divide series.About 37.3 million people in the United States have diabetes, and nearly 95% of people diagnosed havetype 2 diabetes, a chronic health condition affecting the way the body processes blood glucose (sugar)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLifestyleMedicationInsulinBariatric SurgeryNext in Type 2 Diabetes GuideEating With Type 2 Diabetes: Creating a Meal Plan Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Lifestyle Medication Insulin Bariatric Surgery Next in Type 2 Diabetes Guide Type 2 diabetesmedications include metformin, sulfonylureas, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, and other medications that change the way your body uses insulin and glucose. Not everyone with type 2 diabetes needs medication, however. Many people can manage their condition with healthy lifestyle changes alone....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLife ExpectancyLifestyle ChangesMedicationsMonitoring Blood SugarTaking Care of Your HeartFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Life Expectancy Lifestyle Changes Medications Monitoring Blood Sugar Taking Care of Your Heart Frequently Asked Questions Type 2 diabetesis a chronic condition that can affect many areas of health and alter overall life expectancy. The younger someone is when they are diagnosed, the more significant the impact of type 2 diabetes will be on their life expectancy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrevalenceLife ExpectancyPreventionComorbid ConditionsWhen to Seek HelpFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prevalence Life Expectancy Prevention Comorbid Conditions When to Seek Help Frequently Asked Questions Type 2 diabetesis a chronic condition in which blood sugar (glucose) levels are excessively high. It’s the most common form of diabetes, affecting more than 34 million Americans, or just over 10% of the U.S. population....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes and CausesSymptomsEmergency TreatmentRehabilitation and Recovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types and Causes Symptoms Emergency Treatment Rehabilitation and Recovery Shock means that blood is having trouble circulating throughout the body. It is a medical emergency that can progress rapidly. Shock can be life-threatening, with up to 1 out of 5 people dying as a result. Low blood pressure and a change in mental state, such as confusion, sleepiness, or unconsciousness, are common signs or symptoms of shock....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Is Affected By Abuse?TypesEffectsTreatmentCopingHow to Report Abuse Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Is Affected By Abuse? Types Effects Treatment Coping How to Report Abuse This article will explain the different types of abuse and their effects on a person. It will also discuss how to cope if you have been abused and how to report it safely. Verywell / Laura Porter...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Albinism?TypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Albinism? Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment People with the condition typically have light skin and hair and are highly sensitive to sun exposure. Aside from possible problems with vision, those with albinism are otherwise healthy. There is no cure for albinism, and treatment is typically centered on caring for the eyes and skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Metastatic Adenocarcinoma?TypesSpreadSymptomsCausesDiagnosisStagingTreatmentPrognosisSecond OpinionsCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Metastatic Adenocarcinoma? Types Spread Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Staging Treatment Prognosis Second Opinions Coping Metastatic adenocarcinomaoccurs when cancer that affects glandular tissues spreads (metastasizes) to other parts of the body. Glandular tissues are those that secrete a substance such as milk or mucus. Most breast and colon cancers, and some lung cancers, areadenocarcinomas....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Somatic Trauma Therapy?How Somatic Trauma Therapy WorksTypesBenefitsHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Somatic Trauma Therapy? How Somatic Trauma Therapy Works Types Benefits How to Get Started Through the use of movement and guided exercises, people are taught to recognize how stress andtraumaare stored in the body, the ways in which the mind and body are connected, and methods to usespecific exercisesto release the emotional pain stored within the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSkin SymptomsRespiratory SymptomsCardiac SymptomsWeight SymptomsGastrointestinal SymptomsNeurological SymptomsMuscle and Bone SymptomsKidney SymptomsSystemic and OtherTypes of AmyloidosisDiagnosisHelp With PainTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Skin Symptoms Respiratory Symptoms Cardiac Symptoms Weight Symptoms Gastrointestinal Symptoms Neurological Symptoms Muscle and Bone Symptoms Kidney Symptoms Systemic and Other Types of Amyloidosis Diagnosis Help With Pain Treatment “Amyloidosis” is the name for a rare group of diseases in which amyloid protein builds up in the organs....

Don Farrall / Photodisc / Getty Images Non-Opioid Analgesics Non-opioid analgesics are broken down into three categories: acetaminophen,nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and COX-2 inhibitors. Of the three types of non-opioids pain relievers Opioid Analgesics Opioid drugs are medically used for pain relief, anesthesia, and to treat opiate addiction. They are not associated with the same organ toxicity or side effects typically associated with NSAIDs. While safe when used as prescribed, opioids can cause drowsiness, nausea,constipation, hypoventilation (abnormally shallow breathing), and euphoria in some....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRheumatoid ArthritisPsoriatic ArthritisReactive ArthritisAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial SpondyloarthritisJuvenile ArthritisPalindromic RheumatismSimilar DiseasesDiagnostic ChallengesTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Rheumatoid Arthritis Psoriatic Arthritis Reactive Arthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis Axial Spondyloarthritis Juvenile Arthritis Palindromic Rheumatism Similar Diseases Diagnostic Challenges Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Many types ofarthritisare autoimmune in nature. That means your immune system mistakenly attacks your healthy cells, thinking they’re dangerous invaders like a virus or bacterium....